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The cave Jasov is the oldest accessible cave in Slovakia. It was created by the submerged flow of the Bodva river. Already in 1846 it was partially opened by the monks of Jasov Monastery. In 1924, electric lighting was introduced into the cave. The cave is located in the Slovak Karst, near the village Jasov, about 25 km from Kosice. Some parts of the cave have been known since time immemorial. Evidence of this is the archaeological findings of the Palaeolithic and Neolithic. Archaeological excav [...]

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A small look back, into the history of Slovakia. I hope it will be interesting for you. Have a nice day Steve [...]

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It is a mountain saddle at an altitude of 802 meters above sea level, which forms a natural border between the mountains Malá Fatra and Strážovské vrchy. Named by the village Fačkov, lying under the saddle north. It rises between the hills of Homôľka in Strážovské vrchy and Reváň in Malá Fatra. Near the saddle, on the southern slopes of the mountain Reváň has a source the river Nitra. An important road connection between Prievidza and Žilina leads through this saddle. At present [...]

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Maroš Detko was born on July 18, 1954 in Železník. He's taking pictures since 1967 and focuses on natural beauty, fauna and flora. He is a member of the Slovak Association of Nature Photographers. He has participated in many domestic and foreign exhibitions and photo shows, where he has won several awards. His photographs were used in the production of promotional materials, postcards or wall-papers, in magazines and publications. [...]

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The Orava Castle is situated on a 112 meter high rock above the Orava River in Oravský Podzámok. It was built in the 13th century on the site of an old wooden fortification built after the Mongol invasion of Hungary in 1241. Its history since construction includes destruction, reconstruction, annexation, fire and various property changes. The greatest catastrophe hit the castle in 1800 when the fire destroyed all the wooden parts. After the Second World War, the castle became a national monum [...]

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The ruins of Spiš Castle in eastern Slovakia form one of the biggest European castles by area. It was included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 1993. I hope that the presentation with photos of my friend Ina will please you. Have a beautiful day. Steve [...]

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Folk costumes are an integral part of Slovak culture. The origin of the folk costumes was influenced by what the locals were doing and also by their social class. In Slovakia, it is mainly the clothing of the rural population, which was associated with the agricultural way of life. A different costume is typical for each region. It reflected people's feelings, as well as the imagination and skill with which they adorned their clothes. They were distinguished by the costumes of single, married wo [...]

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Zádiel Gorge is a relatively young geological formation, formed in limestones by the river Blatnica. The gorge is two kilometers long and at the narrowest point is only 10 meters wide. Surrounding rock walls reach a height of 400 meters. Ina and Steve [...]

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Dear friends. Welcome aboard sightseeing flight of Steve Jet company. We take a virtual fly over the beautiful Slovakia in the heart of Europe. Have a nice flight. [...]

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I apologize, but I have very little time to post presentations online. If you are interested in similar presentations, please write to me at: pista2011@gmail.com Alternatively, check out the videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@steverumpler Kruger National Park is a nature reserve in South Africa. It lies in the northeast of the country in the Transvaal. It bears the name of Boer politician Paul Kruger. Its administrative seat is in Skukuza. The area of the park is almost 20,000 km². The [...]

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The Cape Town wildflowers are known worldwide for its stunning displays in springtime. Especially the northern parts of the Western Cape and the Northern Cape are renowned for their mesmerising beautiful wildflower displays mainly from August to September. [...]

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South Africa's Western Cape is botanically diverse than the richest tropical rainforest in South America. Around 9,000 species of plants and flowers grow here, most of which are native species that cover mountains, valleys and coastal areas. Flowers from Cape Town are known all over the world, especially in spring, for their stunning colors. It is also possible to visit various flower festivals. Steve [...]

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Southeast Asia is home to an incredibly rich culinary history. From French colonial cuisine to iconic chicken rice in Singapore or Thai cream soup. It is a kitchen that contains enough flavors to satisfy every gourmet. Here are some delicious meals to lure your taste buds. [...]

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Las Tablas de Daimiel National Park is a Spanish national park that protects the Las Tablas de Daimiel wetlands. The national park is located in the area of Daimiel and Villarrubia de los Ojos, in the province of Ciudad Real, in the Autonomous Community of Castilla-La Mancha. The wetlands known as Las Tablas de Daimiel were declared a national park in 1973, a biosphere reserve in 1981 and incorporated into the Ramsar Convention in 1982. You can find the video version of my presentations at : h [...]

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Video versions of my presentations are stored at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4x4T-5Itm_FsR07hKJYstA/videos The oceans and seas are incredible things of beauty, with a fascinating mix of underwater gardens and marine life. Of particular importance are the stunning coral reefs, which act as a protection mechanism to coastlines and a home to an array of ecosystems. Many of them are, unfortunately, threatened due to man-made causes and in need of preservation. Here are the most beautiful in [...]

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Europe is a continent that comprises the westernmost part of Eurasia. Europe is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Totally now Europe includes 51 independent states. Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey are transcontinental countries, partially located in both Europe and Asia. Armenia and Cyprus politically are considered European countries, though geographically they are located in the West Asia territ [...]

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I make a new presentation every week. Only a part of the PPS gets on the internet. I send my friends a new presentation by e-mail every week. Just write to: pista2011@gmail.com [...]

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The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States. It is 446 km long, 29 km wide and reaches a depth over 1800 meters. The Colorado River established its course trough 5 - 6 million years ago. Since then, it has been gradually deepening and expanding. The erosion exposes one of the most complete geologic columns on the planet. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans, who built settlements within the cany [...]

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Yellowstone National Park is located in the western United States. Most of it is in the state of Wyoming. It is the oldest national park in the world, which was founded in 1872. It has an area of 8,980 km2. There is one of the largest petrified forest in the world. It is known for its wildlife and many geothermal elements. Seismic activity in the park still persists. More than half of the world's geysers are concentrated in Yellowstone. Old Faithfull, which gushes about every 90 minutes, is one [...]

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I apologize, but I have very little time to post presentations online. If you are interested in similar presentations, please write to me at: pista2011@gmail.com Alternatively, check out the videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@steverumpler Ha Long is a bay in Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin. It is known mainly for its limestone rocks, which form isolated islands. There are about 2000 of them and they are mostly uninhabited, overgrown with dense vegetation. Due to the tide and wind, cavitie [...]

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